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Arkansas Rocks Gems & Minerals Arkansas is a great state for rocks and minerals and yes gemstones. Not only that but there’s more Arkansas is a great place for fossils some of the big ones such as the Mammoth and saber- tooth cat.   What about Diamonds, yes there here for you to dig up! Other rock a gemstone include agate, amber amethyst, garnets, a few meteorites, onyx, freshwater pearls, turquoise, quartz and quartz crystals. In 1995 Arkansas was the 3 rd largest gemstone producer in the US, producing nearly $5 million dollars’ worth of gemstones. Other notable rocks and minerals include bauxite, novaculite and vanadium ore. We will look at some of these rocks gems and minerals and provide links to guidebooks at the bottom of the article, and references and links for you to check out if you like. Radical Rocks links, for podcast, video’s and Facebook group also below. Agate Agate found usually is banded with shades of yellow orange and tan due to iron influences, this

Rock & Lapidary Unusual Ideas, How to Guide If you’re a rockhound or lapidary person, you likely have made a cabochon or polished a rock with some sort of material or with a rock tumbler. But have you ever wondered what else can you make or create with those rocks, well I have? With that in mind we have created a list of ideas, some you may have heard of, some that are not so well know, some that I came up with and some that were from our Facebook Radical Rocks Group members. We would love to hear your ideas and thoughts links below. Let’s rock and roll into the ideas! Antler and Bone decorations: credit to Adam King Arrow Heads & Spheres ; usually this is done by Knapping or a chipping technique. If this appeals to you do some research on Knapping. Bible Story display ; This could be any gemstones rocks or minerals from the bible. The rocks could be placed in a display such as is used for miniature, such as a printed draw mounted on a wall, or just glued to a backin

Lapidary Shop Stock Products List Our list was created with the old standby products and recommendations from our Radical Rocks Facebook group. By the way you can join this awesome community, in our private Facebook group featuring education, news, tips & more! Disclaimer; This if for entertainment and informational purposes only, I have not tried all the methods and products listed, so use at your own judgement, and your own risk, always follow the manufactures instructions and personal safety recommendations. Results will likely varies depending on uses and materials and other factors. Adhesives CA/Super glue; Three main types. Be sure to have De-bonder nearby. This glue is heat sensitive, this can be bad or good. If you are working small stones glued to a nail and work it slowly so it will not get hot and fall off, then when you have completed the grinding and polish you just heat the nail and the stone pops off before the heat travels to the stone, if done correct. a